What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photography – Adjunct Faculty position at Spring Arbor University?
Photography – Adjunct Faculty
Assignments for courses in Fall 2025 and future semesters available
Summary
Seeking adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate photography courses on campus in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Assignments for courses in Fall 2025 and future semesters available.
Spring Arbor University is seeking dynamic individuals to teach photography courses in the Department of Media and Visual arts. Candidates should have proven experience as a professional photographer with a portfolio demonstrating a wide range of technical skills and artistic vision. Expertise is required in both traditional and digital photography techniques, including knowledge of cameras, lighting, Adobe editing software, and studio equipment. An understanding of darkroom processes is desired. Ability to teach various photographic genres including portraiture, landscape, commercial, sports and fine art photography is necessary. The ability to develop and implement course syllabi and lesson plans is desired, as well as experience with Brightspace or another Learning Management System is desired. Successful candidates will be passionate about preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ through the practice of Photography.
Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective of learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. The successful candidate will be able to articulate how they would integrate the Christian faith into their discipline and will be someone who enjoys working with students. Individuals will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University’s mission and values as an evangelical Christian University affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.
EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Photography, Fine Arts, Visual Arts or a related field is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in the discipline and at least 3 years of professional experience may also be considered. Teaching Experience in a traditional campus environment is strongly preferred.
Experience working in multicultural academic environments is preferred, and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
Assignments for courses in Fall 2025 and future semesters available
Summary
Seeking adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate photography courses on campus in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Assignments for courses in Fall 2025 and future semesters available.
Spring Arbor University is seeking dynamic individuals to teach photography courses in the Department of Media and Visual arts. Candidates should have proven experience as a professional photographer with a portfolio demonstrating a wide range of technical skills and artistic vision. Expertise is required in both traditional and digital photography techniques, including knowledge of cameras, lighting, Adobe editing software, and studio equipment. An understanding of darkroom processes is desired. Ability to teach various photographic genres including portraiture, landscape, commercial, sports and fine art photography is necessary. The ability to develop and implement course syllabi and lesson plans is desired, as well as experience with Brightspace or another Learning Management System is desired. Successful candidates will be passionate about preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ through the practice of Photography.
Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective of learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. The successful candidate will be able to articulate how they would integrate the Christian faith into their discipline and will be someone who enjoys working with students. Individuals will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University’s mission and values as an evangelical Christian University affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.
EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Photography, Fine Arts, Visual Arts or a related field is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in the discipline and at least 3 years of professional experience may also be considered. Teaching Experience in a traditional campus environment is strongly preferred.
Experience working in multicultural academic environments is preferred, and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
